Senior Wage & Hour Class Action Attorney (Hybrid)

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Business origination bonus

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Sacramento, CA, seeks an experienced wage and hour litigation attorney to defend employers in complex class actions and PAGA matters, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will take a meaningful role in case strategy, conduct sophisticated research, draft pleadings, and coordinate with colleagues to deliver high-quality counsel. California Bar license and 5+ years of wage-and-hour experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 5+ years wage and hour litigation experience.
• Significant wage-and-hour class actions and PAGA experience.
• JD from ABA‑accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in complex wage and hour class action and PAGA litigation.
• Take a meaningful role in case strategy, litigation planning, and advanced legal matters.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis involving wage and hour issues.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other critical litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals on complex class and PAGA matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients and contribute to strategic decision‑making.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
• Help develop practical, creative legal strategies that advance client objectives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

Confidential Employer in Sacramento, CA, seeks an experienced wage and hour litigation attorney to defend employers in complex class actions and PAGA matters, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will take a meaningful role in case strategy, conduct sophisticated research, draft pleadings, and coordinate with colleagues to deliver high-quality counsel. California Bar license and 5+ years of wage-and-hour experience are required.